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Kachumber is a crisp, finely chopped Indian salad with onion, tomato, cucumber and coriander. It’s finished with zingy lemon juice and is served alongside Indian meals. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in April 2021. I’ve added new images and recipe tips I’ve picked up over the years (trust me, I make this one A LOT). The recipe remains the same. You know that fresh, zingy chopped salad that magically appears alongside poppadoms and poppadom dips at Indian restaurants?...

This no bake Mango Cheesecake is a bright summery dessert made with a mango cream cheesecake filling and luscious mango pulp . It’s made without eggs and without gelatine. This silky mango cheesecake is perfect for warm days when you want something light, creamy, and refreshing. Like my eggless no bake strawberry cheesecake , no oven is needed, though you can also go the baked route with a classic baked eggless cheesecake ....

Mango Kalakand is a delicious Indian sweet made with mango pulp, paneer, milk powder and cardamom. This easy mithai is perfect for festivals and special occasions. I shape them into balls for a fun twist! Kalakand is traditionally prepared by splitting milk to prepare chhena which is then cooked with sugar until the moisture evaporates. Flavourings such as cardamom are then added and the mixture is set to cool. This soft set Kalakand is then cut into squares....

Mathura peda are melt-in-the-mouth Indian sweets made from slow cooked mawa and sugar. No surprises here, they hail from the holy city of Mathura! While they’re most famously prepared during Janmashtami celebrations, one bite is all it takes to have you craving them all year. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in October 2015. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same....

Paneer Tikka Biryani – Paneer and Biryani are two words that can make anyone’s mouth water. Put them together and you have a divine combination of the most flavourful rice with creamy paneer tikka masala. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in August 2019. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same. I’ve always loved the smoky flavours of paneer tikka , so when I decided to make a paneer biryani, I thought — why not combine the two?...

A beautifully moist and delicate eggless pistachio sponge is topped with filo baklava roses to make this Baklava Cake. It’s finished with a drizzle of rose scented honey syrup and is sure to impress. Baklava is a classic dessert made with delicate, flaky filo pastry layered with a mixture of assorted nuts, then soaked in a light, aromatic syrup. I’ve shared a delicious recipe for Air Fryer Salted Caramel Baklava – a fusion twist on the traditional treat, made quicker using the air fryer....

This roasted carrot hummus is vibrant and full of flavour. Sweet roasted carrots are blended with chickpeas and tahini to create a creamy dip. Creamy, vibrant, and packed with flavour, this roasted carrot hummus is a fresh twist on the classic dip. Sweet, caramelised carrots are roasted until tender, then blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and paprika to create a smooth spread that’s creamy and delicious....

Inspired by the classic cinnamon rolls, here are my festive sweet saffron and clementine rolls. They’re made with an eggless, no-knead, saffron infused dough and filled with clementine buttery goodness. I frost them with a melty saffron cream cheese glaze that is good enough to eat directly from the bowl. Pillowy soft and ultra luxurious, they made the perfect Holiday Indian fusion dessert . Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published 23 December 2015....

Italian arancini meets Indian kesar kheer. My version of these sweet arancini is filled with creamy Indian rice pudding that’s laced with saffron. Dip them in a golden white chocolate sauce to make the perfect east-meets-west fusion dessert ! If you want a recipe that will have your friends, family or guests in awe of your culinary skills, you need to make these Indian rice pudding balls! They’re crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and completely irresistible....

Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpea Taco in a plain tortilla wrap with fresh avocado chutney. In this recipe, cauliflower florets and chickpeas are coated tangy tandoori marinated and baked until golden. Delicious and healthy! All Dairy-free, plant-based and vegan. TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA TACOS Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpea Taco are a perfect meal to spice up your lunch or dinner. They bring the flair of fusion cooking to your house. Think of a clear sunny sky, breezy back garden and a plate full of these tandoori cauliflower and chickpea taco, an ultimate summer dining experience....

This fluffy and moist mango and coconut cake is made with a vegan sponge and topped with a sweet lime drizzle. It’s eggless, dairy-free and has no butter. Vegan Mango Cake Ingredients How to make Mango Coconut Cake Storage Other Cake Recipes As soon as it hits mango season, our kitchen is bursting with all sorts of mango recipes . This vegan loaf cake is made with mango pulp and coconut milk, giving it a bright and exotic flavour....

You’ll love these Dhebra made with bajra flour and plenty of fresh fenugreek leaves. Pan fried to perfection, they’re made to an authentic Kathiyawadi Gujarati recipe and can be ready within 30 minutes. Masala chai just found it’s match. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published 2021 by my Mum, Jagruti , who learnt this recipe from her (also Gujarati) neighbour when she was young....

BAKED TOFU MANCHURIAN is a vegan, easy and delicious Indo Chinese recipe which is prepared with marinated baked tofu and simmered in a spicy, tangy and sweet Indo-Chinese sauce. A perfect gravy to serve as a main but comes with a caution, it’s moreish! Indians all over the world are obsessed with Indo Chinese flavours which have taken the world by storm over the past few decades. In any fast food restaurants or roadside joints, you’ll find many Indo-Chinese dishes....

Bharela karela is delicious Gujarati dish made with bittergourd stuffed with a spiced coconut masala. It is the Gujarati version of the North Indian Bharwa Karela. In Gujarati cuisine, stuffed vegetable dishes—known as bharela shaak—are the ultimate comfort food and are typically made when seasonal produce is at its best. Dishes such as bharela bhinda (stuffed okra) or bharela ravaiya (baby aubergine) or bharela karela nu shaak are cooked on rotation....

Dudhi Muthiya are a delicious tea-time snack from Gujarati cuisine and are made with grated bottle gourd and whole wheat flour. Perfect served with masala chai . About Dudhi na muthiya (lauki muthiya) is a traditional Gujarati dish made from bottle gourd (also known as dudhi or lauki), flour and various spices. It’s a steamed snack or side dish that’s nutritious and flavorful. Muthiya are called so because “muthi” means fist in Gujarati, and the dumplings are traditionally shaped by hand, resembling small fistfuls....

Make this extra creamy eggless eggnog with cashews and heavy cream that can be served warm or chilled. My version is non-alcoholic but its easy to make boozy. Taste’s delicious in this cosy Eggnog Latte that’s a Starbucks copycat recipe. Put on your Christmas jumpers and celebrate the season with this luxuriously creamy and sweet EGG-FREE NOG that is full of holiday cheer! Traditional eggnog is a rich, creamy holiday drink made from milk, cream, sugar, whipped eggs, and spices like nutmeg, often served chilled....

We know that chaat is not just food for Indians, it’s a feeling. In our quest to find more chaat recipes,thisSabudana Vada Chaathits the nail on the head. Crispy Sabudana or Sago vada is complemented wonderfully with our much-beloved chaat toppings to make a wonderful snack. The recipe is best made with leftover Gujarati Sabudana Vada . What is Farali Sabudana Vada Chaat Sweet, spicy and tangy sago fritters chaat, the fasting season is getting better day by day!...

Make buttery Gulab Jamun Cookies using store-bought gulab jamun mix and a rose water glaze. This 5 ingredient eggless recipe is easy to make yet makes an impressive sweet treat for special occasions. If you love fusion biscuits recipes, you’ll love these Barfi Biscuits , Orange Almond Nankhatai and Saffron Pistachio Shortbread ! Gulab Jamun is an iconic Indian dessert with the flavours of rose. These cookies replicate similar flavours because the glaze is made with rose water and icing sugar....

Innsbruck ~ Magical City and Dream Land! Jagruti’s Cooking Odyssey Innsbruck is the capital city of the Tyrol , in Western Austria and is scenically shadowed by two magnificent mountain chains. It is known internationally as a winter sports hub, but we would be keeping our feet firmly on the ground! Strictly sightseeing only. A simple train journey from Vienna would take us direct to Innsbruck station. We were visiting Innsbruck on the third day of our holiday (day 1 – Vienna , day 2 – Salzburg ) to see the Swarovski world and spend our spare time in the Old Town....

Katlu (Katlu Pak) is a wholesome Gujarati sweet made with whole wheat flour, ghee, jaggery and katlu powder – a mix of 32 herbs and spices. It’s traditionally prepared in the winter months. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published November 2018. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same. The first memory I have of katlu is as a younger kid....